Play Africa is empowering science teachers in rural and peri-urban South Africa to promote STEM equity and combat misinformation about science and scientific findings through its REAL SCIENCE programme and have announced a nationwide call to educators. The nationwide call is open to all educators particularly interested in promoting STEM... read more →
Oral storytelling can improve children’s language fluency and help them grasp new concepts that underpin literacy and literature. Our African Storytelling series is a collaboration with ASSITEJ South Africa, in partnership with Goethe-Institut South Africa, Rand Merchant Bank, and Soweto Theatre.
Feb
15
Sep
06
Play Africa pays tribute to 3M’s two-year partnership supporting the ‘I am a Scientist’ programme that promotes equitable access to science, using hands-on playful learning education. Play Africa’s ‘I am a Scientist’ programme bridges digital and geographic divides and inequalities in South Africa, and this is achieved through three different... read more →
Sep
02
The impact of Play Africa’s STEM Seeds programme and resources continue to be experienced by ECD educators and children across South Africa. STEM Seeds is a programme developed by South Africa’s award winning Children’s Museum to support ECD educators with the skills to teach science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM)... read more →
Aug
01
Play Africa is thrilled to announce the appointment of leading children’s right lawyer Rongedzayi Fambasayi as Managing Director starting August 1st 2022. Play Africa’s founder and outgoing CEO Gretchen Wilson-Prangley announced the exciting plan to bring on new leadership earlier this year. She and the board engaged in a rigorous... read more →
Jul
18
Play Africa has launched a new original programme that has been designed to strengthen social inclusion and ubuntu through facilitated workshops and exhibits that promote empathy and compassion. The announcement of its recent milestones and full programme, which amplifies the core values of Nelson Mandela, comes fittingly on Mandela Day... read more →
Jun
08
We are excited to announce that our welcoming, interactive "Children's Museum" based at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg, is once again open for general school bookings and family visits. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Play Africa offered limited-access programmes at Constitution Hill. Instead, we were more active than ever as a “children’s... read more →
Feb
21
As the hyena walks through the jungle, he meets many different animals and laughs at the way they look. This hurts the other animals' feelings. It's only when the great baobab intervenes that the hyena learns the impact of his laughter. Join Sizwe Vilakazi to meet the different characters in... read more →
Feb
21
Kuluza and his best friend love to listen to the beautiful sounds of trees. In a dream, Khuluza sees a forest full of these musical trees being cut down. When he wakes up, he and his friend discover real trees are indeed being cut down. Join storyteller Thembile Tshuma to... read more →
Feb
21
Thaka is a little girl who lives in a town where most families have fruit trees. Her home is the only one with succulents, cacti and aloes, and she is sad that her garden is not filled with colour. But one day people in her town need medicinal plants. Join... read more →
Feb
21
Have you ever wondered why giraffes have long necks? Join us for this story to imagine what might have happened to make giraffes grow such long legs and necks. Laugh and listen to this silly tale with storyteller Sizwe Vilakazi.
Feb
21
A big bird with a magical song is destroying the crops in a village. The headman of the village asks everyone to help him solve the problem. Various adults try, but it is the children who finally succeed. Sing along to the beautiful songs with storyteller Baeletsi Tsatsi.
Feb
21
The story of the mythical snake known as Nyami Nyami is one of southern Africa's oldest stories. Storyteller Thembile Tshuma takes us on a musical journey as he shares the story of this legendary animal who lives in the mighty Zambezi River. https://www.high-endrolex.com/32
Feb
21
Storyteller Tsholo Shounyane and her puppet Nonki share the story of a little girl who has vivid dreams. Normally these dreams are happy. But when a dark cloud appears in her dream world, fairies advise her to find ways to bring kindness and giggles to the real world.
Feb
21
Where did the world's first stories come from? Storyteller Sizwe Vilakazi takes young viewers on an adventure to the bottom of the sea in this traditional story.
Feb
21
By chance, two children get to meet the children of the stars. Join storyteller Tsholo Shounyane and her puppet Nonki to follow the children as they experience the magic and mystery of the night sky with the children of the stars.
Feb
21
When the lion accidentally steps on a rabbit, the rest of the rabbit family feel they need to do something about it. The movements and music of storyteller Baeletsi Tsatsi delight children of all ages.
Jun
20
Professional storyteller Tsholo Shounyane and her puppet Nonki tell us a story called The Fox and The Grapes. We have partnered with ASSITEJ South Africa and the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg to offer locally-relevant cultural experiences children at home during the COVID-19 crisis. Please do enjoy and share. Happy Youth Day, everyone. 🌻
Jun
09
Khuluza the Spider Boy is a story brought to you by professional storyteller Thembile Tshuma. Enjoy and share! We have partnered with ASSITEJ South Africa and the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg to offer locally-relevant cultural experiences children at home during the COVID-19 crisis. What traditional story would YOU like to see reimagined with Play Africa?
Jun
09
Catch professional storyteller Tsholo Shouenyane and her puppet Nonki with this traditional African story, The Needle Tree. We have partnered with ASSITEJ South Africa and the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg to offer locally-relevant cultural experiences children at home during the COVID-19 crisis.
Jun
09
Professional storyteller Thembile Tshuma shares Khuluza's Dream, about a little boy and his imagination. We have partnered with ASSITEJ South Africa and the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg to offer locally-relevant cultural experiences children at home during the COVID-19 crisis. Please do enjoy and share.
Jun
09
Join professional storyteller Sizwe Vilakazi for this story, Jabulani and the Lion. We have partnered with ASSITEJ South Africa and the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg to offer locally-relevant cultural experiences children at home during the COVID-19 crisis. Please do enjoy and share.
Jun
09
Watch professional storyteller Baeletsi Tsatsi tell the story of The Jackal and the Well! In English with supporting vocabulary in Setswana. We have partnered with ASSITEJ South Africa and the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg to offer locally-relevant cultural experiences children at home during the COVID-19 crisis.
Jun
09
Watch professional storyteller Tsholo Shouenyane and her puppet Nonki tell this story of The Golden Touch. We have partnered with ASSITEJ South Africa and the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg to offer locally-relevant cultural experiences children at home during the COVID-19 crisis.
Jun
09
Join professional storyteller Thembile Tshuma as he shares the story of Khuluza and the Bag. This traditional story from Zimababwe is retold with a lot of humour and silly voices in English, with supporting vocabulary in isiZulu and Ndebele.
May
07
Professional storyteller Baeletsi Tsatsi shares the story of The Frog who Wanted to be Red.